Morag Peers offered a whirlwind tour through primary and little-known records for genealogical research in Scotland.
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@bifhsgo.bsky.socialMorag Peers offered a whirlwind tour through primary and little-known records for genealogical research in Scotland.
#genealogy
#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
@bifhsgo.bsky.socialAlison Spring gave a primer on finding ancestors in urban records in Scotland.
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#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
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@bifhsgo.bsky.socialFrances Wilkins demonstrated the influence of Scottish music on Canada’s Inuit and the relationship between Orknians and the Hudson’s Bay Company.
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#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
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@bifhsgo.bsky.socialGraeme Morton presented a useful toolkit for genealogy societies to use in planning and programming to stay relevant.
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#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
@bifhsgo.bsky.socialGraeme Morton showed a graph with shocking statistics demonstrating the decrease in population at various times throughout Scottish history, which you have to see to understand the degree of loss.
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#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
@bifhsgo.bsky.socialDid you miss Day 1 of our virtual conference? There is still time to register for tomorrow’s sessions, and watch back today’s recordings until November 30. To register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere...
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#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
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@bifhsgo.bsky.socialTODAY and TOMORROW! BIFHSGO’s virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”.
There is still time to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere...
#genealogy
#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
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@scottishplaces.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gyBroch of Yarrows: broch in Caithness.
Historic Environment Scotland scheduled monument SM611
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Broch_of_Yarrows
Historic Environment Scotland lists 13 notable sites within 1km distance.
@bifhsgo.bsky.socialSTARTING TOMORROW! BIFHSGO’s virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”.
More detail on the theme, the speakers and their topics, and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere...
#genealogy
#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
@bifhsgo.bsky.socialTwo days until the virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved our Scottish Ancestors”. Here is a quick reference to the speakers and their topics. Details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere...
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#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
@scottishplaces.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gyThe North Lanarkshire area has 14 category A listed buildings on #wikidata. Bedlay Castle has a #wikipedia article.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedlay_Castle
@ghost1creative.bsky.socialSeventeen tiny coffins found in Edinburgh in 1836. Their purpose remains unknown.
AI disclosure: AI visuals and narration.
Sources:
https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/the-coffins-found-on-arthurs-seat
#ArthursSeat #Edinburgh #UnsolvedMystery #ScottishHistory #Ghost1Creative
@scottishplaces.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gyBurghead Fort: archaeological site in Moray.
Historic Environment Scotland scheduled monument SM2205
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burghead_Fort
Historic Environment Scotland lists 12 notable sites within 1km distance.
@hcaatedinburgh.bsky.socialThe 2026 Fennell Forum takes place Thu 12 Nov at 5:30pm: "Writing Scotland's History" with Dr Catriona MacDonald (Glasgow) and Professor Thomas Ahnert (Edinburgh), convened by Allan Little. Free tickets on Eventbrite: edin.ac/4zdlOMs
#History #Scottishhistory #Edinburgh #Edinburghuniversity
@scottishplaces.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gyMotherwell railway station is a station previously operated on the Clydesdale Junction Railway.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherwell_railway_station
@medievalists.bsky.socialThe Birth of Scotland - online course begins November 2nd - please sign up at medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/scot... #ScottishHistory
@scottishplaces.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gyOld football leagues:
King's Park F.C. played in the Central Football League (and in Scottish Football Alliance, Scottish Football League, Central Football Combination).
Grounds: Forthbank Park.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King's_Park_F.C%2E
@bifhsgo.bsky.socialOn Saturday 17 October, 2:00 p.m. ET @acspring.bsky.social will present “Researching Urban Ancestors in Scotland” Details about the conference and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-conference
#genealogy
#familyhistory
#scottishgenealogy
#scottishfamilyhistory
#scottishhistory
@thisismyglasgow.bsky.socialThis is just one of many such sites within a short distance of Glasgow, making it the perfect base for exploring some of the less well-known events Scotland's history.
#glasgow #ayrshire #scotland #scottishhistory #scottishphotography
